JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG

JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CATALOG

& STUDENT HANDBOOK

2018-19

An Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Learning of the

Tennessee Board of Regents

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jackson State Community College.

Jackson State Community College began its educational operation on September 27, 1967.

2018-2019 College Catalog And Student Handbook

2046 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301-3797 Telephone: (731) 424-3520 1-800-355-5722

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Jackson State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment programs and activities sponsored by JSCC. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Human Resources, 2046 North Parkway, Jackson TN 38301, (731) 424-3520.

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Table of Contents

How to Use this Catalog

Sections of the Catalog.................................................................3

Where We Are

Campus Map.................................................................................4

What We Look Like

Buildings and Facilities................................................................5

When Things Happen

Academic Calendar ......................................................................6

What We Stand For

Core Values and Beliefs................................................................7 Mission and Vision Statement......................................................7 Accreditation.................................................................................7 Governance...................................................................................7 General Information / Public Information............................... 7-8

Who We Work With

Jackson State's Partnerships.......................................................10

What Is Required

Student Responsibilities........................................................................11 Admission Information...............................................................11 Learning Support Program ........................................................15 Tuition and Fees..........................................................................17 Academic Information................................................................20

How We Help You

Financial Aid...............................................................................28 Scholarships................................................................................28 Federal and State Aid..................................................................31 Student Services.........................................................................34

What We Offer

General Education......................................................................38 Programs of Study......................................................................39 Planning a Program of Study.................................................... 40 Transfet Programs.......................................................................43 Professional and Technical Programs......................................112 Technical Certificates...............................................................150 Workforce Development...........................................................156

What You Can Expect

Course Descriptions.................................................................158

Who We Are

Administration, Faculty, and Staff ..........................................194 Governing Board and Advisory Groups..................................199

Student Handbook

Guidelines for Students........................................................... 204

Application Application form......................................... last page

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For Assistance

Inquiries will receive prompt attention if directed to the appropriate office.

Inquiries about

Office

Phone

Admission

Admissions/Records

425-8844

Financial Aid Scholarships and Loans

Financial Aid

425-2605

Non-Credit Courses

Community Education

425-2627

Transcripts

Admissions/Records

425-2654

Veterans Support

Veterans Services

425-2618

Tuition and Fees

Business Services

425-2603

Jackson State Community College 2046 North Parkway Jackson, Tennessee 38301-3797

jscc.edu Toll Free: 1-800-355-JSCC (5722)

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This catalog has been prepared for students as a guide to the current policies, procedures, and academic curricula of the college. Every effort has been made to print the most current and correct information. However, every student MUST check with his/her advisor to verify the correct requirements for graduation. The college will not be responsible for misprints or incorrect information regarding program requirements.

This catalog is set up in sections. Listed below is an outline of the catalog.

Location map is on page 4.

The academic calendar is on page 6. A student is respon-

sible for knowing and complying with the dates listed in the academic calendar.

The college's mission statement is on page 7.

General information on the college's history, policy statement,

accreditation, and EEOC information is in the first section.

Admission information. This section details all admission

requirements and policies of the college by categories. This section also lists programs that have additional admission requirements. Fees and expenses are listed here also. Included are registration and tuition fees and any other miscellaneous fees that may be applied.

Student services information can be found under "How We

Help You." This section details general regulations and services that are provided for students. This section also includes financial aid and veterans affairs information.

The academic policies and procedures section details

information relating to the grading policies, academic retention standards, and general academic policies relating to students.

Academic programs. This section first gives some general

information concerning a program of study followed by the academic programs that Jackson State offers. Graduation policy requirements are listed next, followed by each program description. Each program includes curriculum requirements. In alphabetical order, the college/university transfer majors are listed first, then the two-year professional and technical majors, and the technical certificates of credit are listed last.

When you have selected the course of study for your academic program you will find details about the individual courses listed alphabetically by course letters. (ex. ACCT, ENGL etc.) under the section entitled "What You Can Expect."

The programs and services of Jackson State's Division of Community Education are located in the last part of this section.

The course description section follows next in "What You Can

Expect." This section lists, in alphabetical order, all courses that are offered by the college with a brief description of each course. This information also includes prerequisites or co-requisites that a course may require.

The administration, faculty, and staff section is the next to

last section of the catalog. The Tennessee Board of Regents' board members are listed as well as community advisory committees.

The Student Handbook is the last section. This handbook

is a valuable guide for students who attend Jackson State. It offers general information about services and expectations for the student community.

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Where We Are Located

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1 McWherter Center ? Ayers Auditorium ? Kisber Board Room

2 Jack Martin Baseball 3 Softball Field 4 Maintenance and Operations 5 Art Building

7 Gymnasium and Music Library

8 Walter L. Nelms Classroom Building

9 F.E. Wright Administration Building ? Business Office ? Financial and Administrative Affairs ? Human Resources ? President

JSCC Satellite Campuses

10 Student Center ? Admissions and Records ? Registration Center ? Bookstore ? Counseling ? Financial Aid ? Security

11 Science Building

12 Jim Moss Center for Nursing

13 Jim and Janet Ayers Center for Health Sciences

14 Future Physical Plant

Humboldt Higher Education Center:

1751 Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343 731-784-7226

Lexington-Henderson Co. Center:

932 E. Church St., Lexington, TN 38351 731-968-5722

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Savannah-Hardin Co. Center: 840 South Pickwick St., Savannah, TN 38372 731-925-5722

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